Sonography of Superficial Structures

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DMSO 2253

Detailed study of normal and pathological conditions of superficial structures as it relates to patient history and laboratory data, scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. (2-2-1)

Course Learning Objectives

Evaluate patient history and laboratory data as it relates to sonography; identify sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal superficial structures;  perform appropriate scanning techniques using standard protocol guidelines.

Required Textbooks

Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert (2018). Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography (Vol. I & II) (8th ed.). [ISBN: 978-0-323-35375-5]  

Evaluation Standards
Quizzes/Homework 20%
Scan Labs 20%
Exams 40%
Final Exam 20%

Grading Standards:

  • A         92-100%
  • B         85-91%
  • C         78-84%
  • F          <78%
Course Progression
  1. Discuss ultrasound-guided interventional techniques, to include the following: (F1, 2, 4 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. List indications for performing invasive procedures
    2. Describe the sonographic technique for interventional procedures
    3. Correlate clinical indications and laboratory values associated with interventional procedures
    4. Describe the role of sonography in interventional procedures
    5. Identify normal and abnormal flow characteristics associated with pathology
    6. List various complications associated with interventional procedures.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the                      neck, to include the following: (F1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Normal Thyroid Anatomy and Variants
    3. Function and Physiology
    4. Indications for Sonographic Examination
    5. Sonographic Technique
    6. Pathology and Pathophysiology
    7. Correlative and/or Prior Imaging.
  1. Describe of the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the scrotum, to include the following:  (F1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Normal Anatomy and Variants
    3. Function and Physiology
    4. Indications
    5. Sonographic Technique
    6. Pathology and Pathophysiology
    7. Correlative and/or prior imaging.
  2. Discuss the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the male pelvis and               prostate, to include the following:  (F1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Normal Anatomy and Variants
    3. Function and Physiology
    4. Indications
    5. Sonographic Technique
    6. Pathology and Pathophysiology
  3. Identify the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the breast, to include the following:  (F1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Anatomy/Normal Variants
    3. Lymphatics
    4. Physiology and Function
    5. Indications
    6. Sonographic Technique
      Pathology and Pathophysiology
    7. Correlative and/or Prior Imaging.
  4. Describe musculoskeletal examinations, to include the following: (F1, 2, 4 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12,   13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Normal Anatomy
    2. Indications
    3. Sonographic Technique
    4. Shoulder-rotator cuff
    5. Carpal tunnel
    6. Achilles’ tendon
    7. Popliteal fossa
    8. Normal sonographic findings
    9. Pathology and Pathophysiology
    10. Correlative and/or prior imaging.
  5. Discuss sonography of the non-cardiac chest, abdominal wall, and hernias, to include the following: (F1, 2, 4 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12,   13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Anatomy
    3. Variants
    4. Indications
    5. Sonographic Technique
    6. Normal sonographic appearance
    7. Pathophysiology.
  6. Recognize the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the neonatal brain, to include the following:  (F1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Anatomy
    3. Function and Physiology
    4. Indications
    5. Sonographic Technique
    6. Pathology and Pathophysiology.
  7. Describe sonography of infant hips and spine, to include the following:  (F1, 2, 4 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, C1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12,   13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
    1. Embryology
    2. Normal Anatomy and Variants
    3. Function and Physiology
    4. Indications
    5. Sonographic Technique
    6. Pathology and Pathophysiology

Correlative and/or prior imaging

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